Walking-only trail leading to scenic views of a natural rock arch & red sandstone cliffs.
At a glance
#7 of 28 Tourist attractions in Sedona #7 of 33 Hiking areas in SedonaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
Rating breakdown
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5 ★82%
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4 ★15%
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3 ★2%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★0%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Fay Canyon Trailhead?
- Fay Canyon Trailhead is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,024 reviews.
- How does Fay Canyon Trailhead rank in Sedona?
- Fay Canyon Trailhead is #7 of 28 Tourist attractions in Sedona by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Fay Canyon Trailhead located?
- Fay Canyon Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, United States — 8.8 km from the center of Sedona.
- How can I contact Fay Canyon Trailhead?
- Phone: +1 928-527-3600 · Website: fs.usda.gov
Simple, but excellent trail. Be sure to bring a map so you take the path up to the arch. It can be difficult to find without knowing where to look.
Fay Canyon is an easy hike, but the optional trail up to the arch makes it moderate. It’s a fairly rugged climb that will require some scrambling, but not overly challenging. The views from the arch are great!
Fay Canyon is an easy hike, but the optional trail up to the arch makes it moderate. It’s a fairly rugged climb that will require some scrambling, but not overly challenging. The views from the arch are great!
Short easy hike with an amazing view at the end. If you climb up the rocks at the end, you can see Bell Rock, courthouse rock, and cathedral rock. See photos
Easy flat out-and-back trail. Vaulted bathrooms in large gravel parking lot. Trailhead across the street from parking entrance. Meanders alongside a dry creek bed and ends at the back of a wide canyon. Vegetation is higher, so views are minimal unless you climb a bit at the end of the trail (which I did and included those pics). Popular Devil's Bridge Trail is nearby as well, so this is a good pairing. 3 stars is because of the lack of trail views and interesting features for the area. I have read there are a couple of trail spurs off the end that add to the interest, but I did not pursue them - they were not easily recognized.
Beautiful and easy hike thru the canyon. The trial is rocky at a couple of points but nothing too difficult. Some what warm starting out until you get further back where the tree cover is.
Easy steady incline to the End of Trail sign - scenic and easy! Also there is an arch you should hike up to!
We went in mid-may to check out this trail. Gratefully underpopulated. Late afternoon sun going into a mild evening. Shaded Trail winding along a creek bed. Possible to walk two by two. Sandy Red Soils from the Rocks above. Beautiful high-sided Canyon wall views. Ends in a stairlike climb to the back of the canyon. Climbing the rocks is the best part as is the view out the front of the canyon. Sunset delightfully lights the staircase. Would go again just to climb the rocks.
This is a highly underrated trail. It is a nice cool trail in the canyon with lots of shaded opportunity. There was little elevation until the end of the trail where you could scramble up the rock. We truly enjoyed this hike and love that it is dog friendly!
Absolutely breathtaking. It's a hike in and back out not a loop. But the real Gem of the entire hike is if you go up to the arch halfway into the trail. There's a trail on your right hand side should be on most trail maps or apps. Highly recommend it, you will need ankle high hiking boots, unless you want to sprained ankle with some tennis shoes. You have to try this hike!
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